We’re back with another jam-packed episode of the Geektown Radio podcast! This week, I’m joined by Matt from Entertainment Talk to dive into everything from Marvel post-credit spoilers to 1990s sitcom rewatches, with plenty of TV, gaming, and film chat along the way.
You can listen to the full episode below, or on your favourite podcast platform.
Show Highlights:
TV & Film Chat
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Matt finishes his rewatch of Friends and debates whether it and Big Bang Theory still hold up.
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Dave returns to the cinema (for the first time since pre-pandemic!) to see Marvel’s Thunderbolts — and he’s cautiously optimistic about the MCU again.
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Apple TV’s Murderbot gets a thumbs up for mixing humour, action, and soap operas in the best possible way.
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Doctor Who pulls off a surprising and joyful Eurovision-inspired episode, plus, we discuss the major returns (without spoilers) and where the series is heading.
Gaming Talk
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Matt finishes a massive Naughty Dog marathon and jumps back into Final Fantasy VII Rebirth (just in time for the annoying warehouse level).
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The box-throwing minigame from hell sparks a chat about game pacing and when it’s okay to skip the side quests.
Also on TV…
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Welcome to Wrexham kicks off its fourth season, as the club faces growing pains, stadium upgrades, and serious ambition.
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Fallout gets an early Season 3 renewal, and we’ve got updates on everything from The Rookie to Ironheart and Netflix’s takeover of Sesame Street.
In the News:
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Jessica Jones is back! Krysten Ritter officially joins Daredevil: Born Again, and we discuss what this means for the MCU’s Defenders.
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A new Buffy the Vampire Slayer pilot is in the works with Sarah Michelle Gellar returning, and she’s got a new teen slayer in tow!
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SWAT may be gone… but not for long, as Shemar Moore returns in a brand-new spinoff.
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And Sesame Street is saved! Netflix swoops in to keep the beloved show alive.
Air Date Updates:
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The Rookie returns June 3rd on Sky Witness.
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Star Trek: Strange New Worlds beams in on July 17th.
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Ironheart, The Bear, and Alien: Earth all get summer premiere dates.
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Plus, why Hudson & Rex is having some changes in Season 7…
Don’t forget, if you’re heading to MCM Comic-Con this weekend, Dave (and Daryl) will be wandering the halls, so come say hi!
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